Building a hidden tree net for fun and relaxation for both kids and adults
A quick look at some of the key steps
This build was through the winter months, so meant lots of tea and warm gloves were required to keep fingers going through the snow and frost – but the result is a truly magical space hidden from the rest of the world.
1. The client had a great patch of woodland, so after choosing the perfect spot, we started with the tree protector wood blocks (to ensure the tree continues to grow healthily) and then set up the perimiter with static climbing rope at high tension
2. Deciding on a palet of three main colours that complimented each other, the real weaving got started – using mainly ‘chaos’ pattern for the base and then ‘digital chaos’ and ‘dream catcher’ for the walls. The back wall was built extra high as it overlooked a drop to a river – great for views, but also meaning extra safety was key
3. The overall net was between three trees, so we had a walk on section which then expanded to the main wide part of the net – this gave it an almost spaceship like appearence. 4km of paracord was used for this and we wove in drink holders and a few special pieces and patterns that the client had requested
